How Can I Laugh When Nothing’s Funny

When I consider depression and human experiences, I think of the experience of an air mattress. Think and imagine with me for a moment. Humans are the air mattress and the pump that controls air in and air out represents the whole of our life experiences. On the air pump is a function that blows air in and the same pump has another function that sucks air out to flatten the air mattress conveniently. The same pump is responsible to give the mattress what it needs to be enjoyed and utilized, but when the pump is not used correctly, you can end up sucking air out of the mattress when you actually need air going into mattress. Same pump, different experience. Life is much like this at times. Experiences, relationships, our self, and so on, can prove to be avenues by which our world is filled with glee and bliss. However, these same avenues can also suck and drain the very life from us. When aspects of our life are not understood and handled properly, we can end up with unfavorable results from the exact same things in life that once yielded favorable results. Consequently, more often than not, depression will be experienced. I have carefully selected the title of this book by asking a very poignant question: How Can I Laugh When Nothing’s Funny? This is a valid question, because it can seem to be an arduous task to muster up a laugh when depressed. I then added a subtitle to suggest that, within the context and framework of this book, you will discover how to laugh again. I am honored to utilize my ways, words, grit, commitment, skillfulness, and ability to wield a wealth of knowledge, understanding, compassion, and care concerning each life I encounter.